Ocean Freight Route

AltamiraHouston

MXATM
USHOU
Distance
453 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

MX
Origin Port

Altamira

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-water berths capable of handling long-haul ocean-going vessels
  • Specialized terminals for box, chemical, and breakbulk operations
  • Integrated road and rail access to the industrial corridor of Northern Mexico
  • Extensive petrochemical and industrial park facilities adjacent to the port area

Key Exports

Petrochemicals and chemical productsRefined petroleum productsSteel and metal productsAutomotive parts and industrial machineryAgricultural commodities (grains and oilseeds)

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with Mexican customs and health and safety regulations for chemical and agricultural cargo.

US
Destination Port

Houston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale petrochemical and liquid bulk terminals along the Houston Ship Channel
  • Advanced container terminals with quay gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
  • Channel-deepened navigation channel connecting to the Gulf of Mexico
  • Well-connected intermodal network with on-dock and near-dock rail yards and interstate highway access

Key Imports

Crude oil and feedstocksChemicals and chemical intermediatesSteel products and project cargoConsumer goods and retail merchandise in containersIndustrial machinery and parts

Import Regulations

Arriving shipments must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, including timely filing of Importer Security Filing (ISF) 10+2 and customs entries.

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